A 61-year-old journalist accused of raising a false bomb threat at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) was yesterday placed on $100,000 bail after he appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.
The allegation is that on September 19 at Timehri, East Bank Demerara, Michael Kirton gave false information to Hugh Jessemy, a Detective Assistant Superintendant causing him to use his lawful power, which he should not have done if the true state of facts reflecting the information that was given were known to him.
The man pleaded not guilty to the